Beauty Blender System

ABSTRACT

A beauty blender system which includes a cosmetic application device having a first-application-surface, and a second-application-surface. The first-application-surface is a sponge and the second-application-surface comprises silicone providing a beauty blender combination. The first-application-surface and the second-application-surface are configured to be used in combination for application of cosmetic products. The cosmetic application device is configured to evenly distribute and blend the cosmetic products on a skin surface and for blending the cosmetic products.

FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to the field of cosmetics, and more particularly to cosmetic application devices.

BACKGROUND

Cosmetic application devices have existed for hundreds of years, using various brushes and other materials. More recently sponges have been incorporated into the world of cosmetic application devices. However, sponges frequently left streaks, such as when applying an extra layer, and would damage the entire layer. The damaged areas of the makeup layers were repaired using one's own fingers and water.

Therefore, due to the shortcomings of sponges, many consumers have preferred to use brushes instead. Therefore, it would be desirable to optimize the usability of sponges in order to make cosmetic application easier without causing damage to the makeup layers, and to make application less time consuming.

SUMMARY

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known cosmetics art, the present disclosure provides a novel beauty blender system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a combination beauty blender having a sponge surface and a silicone surface for application of cosmetic products including liquid foundation

A beauty blender system is disclosed herein. The beauty blender system includes a cosmetic application device having a first-application-surface, and a second-application-surface. The first-application-surface and the second-application-surface oppose one another and define the cosmetic application device. The first-application-surface is a sponge and the second- application-surface comprises silicone. The first-application-surface and the second-application-surface are configured to be used in combination for application of cosmetic products. The cosmetic application device is configured to evenly distribute the cosmetic products on a skin surface and for blending the cosmetic products. The first-application-surface may be used for light application of makeup using the sponge. The second-application-surface is configured for application of a thick concentration of makeup.

According to another embodiment, a method of applying makeup using a beauty blender system is also disclosed herein. The method of applying makeup using a beauty blender system includes providing a cosmetic application device; applying a cosmetic product to the second-application-surface; applying the cosmetic product to a skin surface; blending the cosmetic product using the first-application-surface; and applying a cosmetic product to the first-application-surface.

For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a beauty blender system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a beauty blender system during an ‘in-use’ condition;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a beauty blender system;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a beauty blender system;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a beauty blender system;

FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of applying makeup using the beauty blender system;

FIG. 6 is a front view of a beauty blender system during an ‘in-use’ condition;

FIG. 7 is a left side view of a beauty blender system;

FIG. 8 is a rear view of a beauty blender system.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to cosmetics and more particularly to a beauty blender system as used to improve the application of makeup and cosmetic products.

Generally, the present invention a combination of silicone and sponge to create an all in one beauty blender. One side is a sponge and the opposing side is silicone. A user can first apply foundation with the silicone side. The silicone does not absorb the foundation thus, less foundation is used. The sponge side may be used for lighter application. The silicone provides a matte application look and the sponge provides a dewy look. The sponge and silicone sides may be used in combination to achieve a desired look when applying makeup or other cosmetic products.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of a beauty blender system 100. FIG. 1 shows a beauty blender system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the beauty blender system 100 may include a cosmetic application device 110 having a first-application-surface 120, and a second-application-surface 130. The first-application-surface 120 and the second-application-surface 130 oppose one another and define the cosmetic application device 110. The first-application-surface 120 is a sponge and the second-application-surface 130 comprises silicone. The first-application-surface 120 and the second-application-surface 130 are configured to be used in combination for application of cosmetic products 10.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the beauty blender system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the beauty blender system 100 may include the cosmetic application device 110 having the first-application-surface 120 and the second-application-surface 130. The first-application-surface 120 and the second-application- surface are joined and form a single unit. The first-application-surface 120 is semi-absorbent allowing for light application of makeup using the sponge to create a desired dewy look. The second-application-surface 130 is not absorbent and is configured for application of a thick concentration of makeup. When a user applies a liquid foundation or other cosmetic product 10 to the second-application-surface 130 (silicone), the product 10 does not absorb into the silicone. Alternatively, when a user applies a cosmetic product 10 to the first-application-surface 120 (sponge/foam), a small amount of the product 10 is absorbed and a user can apply a lighter amount of the product 10 to his or her skin.

Referring now to FIG. 3-4 showing perspective views of the beauty blender system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the beauty blender system 100 may include the hand-held cosmetic application device 110 which may be used to apply makeup such as liquid foundation. The cosmetic application device 110 includes the first-application-surface 120 and the second-application-surface 130 which form a thickness. In a preferred embodiment, the sponge of the first-application-surface 120 has a wedge profile. The sponge comprises a foam material which may be either synthetic or non-synthetic. The cosmetic application device 110 is configured to evenly distribute the cosmetic products 10 on a skin surface and for blending the cosmetic products 10. The first-application-surface 120 may be used for light application of makeup using the sponge and the second-application-surface 130 is configured for application of a thick concentration of makeup. Further, the cosmetic application device 110 is preferably reusable.

FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of applying makeup 500 using the beauty blender system 100, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the method for method of applying makeup 500 may include one or more components or features of the beauty blender system 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for applying makeup 500 may include the steps of: step one 501, providing a cosmetic application device 110; step two 502, applying a cosmetic product 10 to the second-application-surface 130; step three 503, applying the cosmetic product 10 to a skin surface; step four 504, blending the cosmetic product 10 using the first-application-surface 120; and step five 505, applying a cosmetic product 10 to the first-application-surface 120.

It should be noted that step five 505 is an optional step and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method of use 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method of use 500. It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § l 12(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for applying makeup, are taught herein.

FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 are views of a beauty blender system 200 during an ‘in-use’ condition. As illustrated, the beauty blender system 200 may include a cosmetic application device 210 having a first-application-surface 220, and a second-application-surface 230. The first-application-surface 220 and the second-application-surface 230 may oppose one another and define the cosmetic application device 210.

The first-application-surface 220 may be a sponge or may be formed of another suitable material. In general sponges are considered soft and porous, and are especially good at absorbing water and water-based solutions, though other materials may have similar qualities. In particular, it may be desirable to select a material for first-application-surface 220 based on any number of material characteristics, such as softness, porosity, water absorption, foam density, expansion ratio, durability, and so forth. Further, some of these material characteristics may be correlative of each other (e.g., lower density may be correlative with higher expansion ratios, and may feel softer and/or lighter to the touch).

It may be desirable to select a material having a particular density. For frame of reference, mattresses are frequently formed of foam having a density of between 1.5 lb/ft{circumflex over ( )}3 and 8 lb/ft{circumflex over ( )}3, though this is not a precise nor universally accurate range. It may be desirable to select a material for first-application-surface 220 having a density of between about ten pounds per cubic foot and twenty pounds per cubic foot (e.g., 15 lb/ft{circumflex over ( )}3). Thus, the first-application-surface 220 may be formed of a foam that is relatively denser than many other foams, has a smaller expansion ratio, and may feel firmer to the touch (e.g., such as Soma Foama 15).

It may be desirable to select a material having an expansion ratio of between about 3 and 5 (e.g., 4).

It may be desirable select a material that is semi-absorbent, or which absorbs less fluid than traditional foams. Absorption may be inversely proportional to density (e.g., the higher the density, the lower the absorption). During cosmetic application, it may be desirable to remove or spread cosmetic material (e.g., makeup). A foam having a high absorption may soak in and retain a higher amount of the cosmetic material (e.g., removing more cosmetic material from a face of a user of the system 200), whereas a foam having a low absorption may soak in and retain a small amount of the cosmetic material (e.g., causing less damage to any layers of the cosmetic material). Thus, a balance may be achieved between selecting a foam that is sufficiently soft (i.e., having a lower density), but which also retains only a small amount of the cosmetic material (i.e., having a low absorption).

Based on the above description, foams having a density between 0 and 10 lb/ft{circumflex over ( )}3 (e.g., soft foams) may be comparatively softer, but absorb more cosmetic material than foams having a density between 10 and 20 lb/ft{circumflex over ( )}3 (e.g., medium foams). Further, medium foams may be comparatively softer, but absorb more cosmetic material than foams having a density between 20 and 30 lb/ft{circumflex over ( )}3 (e.g., firm foams). Finally, firm foams may be comparatively softer, but absorb more cosmetic material than foams having a density above 30 lb/ft{circumflex over ( )}3 (hard foams).

To achieve the optimum material characteristics, the first-application-surface 220 may be made of any one or more of various materials, including natural materials such as sea sponges, or synthetic materials such as polyester, polyurethane, nylon, latex, or vegetal cellulose, or any combination thereof. Many polyurethane foams (including “high density” polyurethane foams), memory foams, latex foams, and other foams fall within the 0 to 10 lb/ft{circumflex over ( )}3 range (e.g., they are soft foams). As an alternative to known soft foams used in the cosmetic industry, the instant disclosure presents a hybrid foam solution that may be less soft, but also may be less absorbent of fluids and cosmetic materials, and which may include a traditional foam combined with silicone (e.g., a polyurethane-silicone blend, a nylon-silicone blend, a polyester-silicone blend, or other blended material). The blended foam may incorporate 1, 2, 3, or more foam products blended with silicone. The quantity of the blended materials used may be balanced to achieve the desired density, firmness, and absorption.

The first-application-surface 220 may be coupled to the second-application-surface 230, such as by adhesive (e.g., glue), weld (e.g., vibrational weld), or other known means for coupling silicone and silicone blended products. The second-application-surface 230 may be formed of silicone. The second-application-surface 230 may be relatively firm and/or rigid as compared to the first-application-surface 220, and further may retain little or no cosmetic material by absorption.

However, the second-application-surface 230 may retain cosmetic material on a surface thereof (without absorption), and may be used to apply cosmetic material to a face of the user as described in this disclosure. Further, the user may use the first-application-surface 220 to refine, modify, spread, or remove some of the cosmetic material applied using the second-application-surface 230. Thus, the first-application-surface 220 and the second-application-surface 230 are configured to be used in combination for application of cosmetic material (e.g., makeup).

Silicone is contemplated as an ideal solution because of its ability to add greater density (and lessen absorption), due to its hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic properties (which is advantageous for use in applications where an object contacts the human skin), and because silicone is highly hygienic and/or sanitary (e.g., 35 times more hygienic than nylon).

In FIGS. 6, 7, and 8, the beauty blender system 200 (and the cosmetic application device 210) is illustrated as having a particular shape and/or having particular contours. While the cosmetic application device 210 is illustrated as having approximately a diamond shape, a person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that many shapes are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the instant disclosure (e.g., including, but not limited to circular, elliptic, triangular, rectangular, square, parallelograms, conic, cylindrical, trapezoidal, cubic, pentagonal, and so forth).

Further, while the cosmetic application device 210 is illustrated as having beveled and/or sloped edges, a person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that sharp edges and/or corners may be equally beneficial in the application or removal of cosmetic material as described in this disclosure. Further still, the cosmetic application device 210 is illustrated having only flat and/or convex surfaces, yet a person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that concave surfaces may likewise be beneficial in the application or removal of cosmetic material as described in this disclosure.

The first-application-surface 220 may be coupled to the second-application-surface 230 at a boundary 299. Boundary 299 may be planar (e.g., such that a flat surface of the first-application-surface 220 aligns with and is secured to a flat surface of the second-application-surface 230). Alternatively, boundary 299 may be non-planar.

The first-application-surface 220 may be relatively thick as compared to the second-application-surface 230, such as between about 1 and 8 times thicker than second-application-surface 230. Alternatively, the second-application-surface 230 may be relatively thick as compared to the first-application-surface 220, such as between about 1 and 8 times thicker than first-application-surface 220. For example, it may be desirable to form second-application-surface 230 with a thickness that accommodates an overall rigidity of the cosmetic application device 210 (e.g., to prevent bending). In another example, it may be desirable to form first-application-surface 220 with a thickness that accommodates a desired level of softness, or to minimize absorption.

A body of the cosmetic application device 210 may include a messaging portion 289. In FIG. 6, messaging portion 289 is illustrated in an approximate center of cosmetic application device 210 having a particular size, shape, and on the side of first-application-surface 220. Nevertheless, a person of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the messaging portion 289 may have any shape or size, and may be positioned anywhere around the body of the cosmetic application device 210.

The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.

Other aspects will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice disclosed herein. It is intended, therefore, that the specification and illustrated embodiments be considered as examples only. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A beauty blender system comprising: a cosmetic application device having; a first-application-surface; and a second-application-surface; wherein said first-application-surface and said second-application-surface oppose one another and define said cosmetic application device; wherein said first-application-surface is a sponge and said second-application-surface comprises silicone; and wherein said first-application-surface and said second-application-surface are configured to be used in combination for application of cosmetic products.
 2. The beauty blender system of claim 1, wherein said first-application-surface is semiabsorbent.
 3. The beauty blender system of claim 1, wherein said second-application-surface is not absorbent.
 4. The beauty blender system of claim 2, wherein said sponge of said first-application-surface has a wedge profile.
 5. The beauty blender system of claim 2, wherein said sponge comprises a foam material.
 6. The beauty blender system of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic application device is configured for blending said cosmetic products.
 7. The beauty blender system of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic application device is configured to evenly distribute said cosmetic products on a skin surface.
 8. The beauty blender system of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic application device is hand-held.
 9. The beauty blender system of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic products includes makeup.
 10. The beauty blender system of claim 9, wherein said makeup includes liquid foundation.
 11. The beauty blender system of claim 1, wherein said first-application-surface and said second-application-surface form a thickness.
 12. The beauty blender system of claim 2, wherein said first-application-surface is used for light application of makeup using said sponge.
 13. The beauty blender system of claim 3, wherein said second-application-surface is configured for application of a thick concentration of makeup.
 14. The beauty blender system of claim 1, wherein said first-application-surface and said second-application-surface are joined and form a single unit.
 15. The beauty blender system of claim 1, wherein said cosmetic application device is reusable.
 16. A beauty blender system, the beauty blender system comprising: a cosmetic application device having; a first-application-surface; and a second-application-surface; wherein said first-application-surface and said second-application-surface oppose one another and define said cosmetic application device; wherein said first-application-surface is a sponge and said second-application-surface comprises silicone; wherein said first-application-surface and said second-application-surface are configured to be used in combination for application of cosmetic products; wherein said first-application-surface is semi-absorbent; wherein said second-application-surface is not absorbent; wherein said sponge of said first-application-surface has a wedge profile; wherein said sponge comprises a foam material; wherein said cosmetic application device is configured for blending said cosmetic products; wherein said cosmetic application device is configured to evenly distribute said cosmetic products on a skin surf ace; wherein said cosmetic application device is hand-held; wherein said cosmetic products includes makeup; wherein said makeup includes liquid foundation; wherein said first-application-surface and said second-application-surface form a thickness; wherein said first-application-surface is used for light application of makeup using said sponge; wherein said second-application-surface is configured for application of a thick concentration of makeup; wherein said first-application-surface and said second-application-surface are joined and form a single unit; and wherein said cosmetic application device is reusable.
 17. A method of applying makeup using a beauty blender system, the method comprising the steps of: providing a cosmetic application device having; a first-application-surface; and a second-application-surface; applying a cosmetic product to said second-application-surface; applying said cosmetic product to a skin surface; and blending said cosmetic product using said first-application-surface.
 18. The method of claim 17 further comprising the step of: applying a cosmetic product to said first-application-surface. 